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What Does It Mean to Be a No-Fault State Like New Jersey?

Less than half the country has no-fault car accident laws. Many people ask, “What does it mean to be a no-fault state?” New Jersey provides no-fault protections to their citizens, which can limit a claimant’s ability to sue. Basic insurance policies may only allow for limited no-fault coverage, while standard ones can expand your right … Continue reading What Does It Mean to Be a No-Fault State Like New Jersey?

What Is an Affirmative Defense in Criminal Law?

If you received criminal charges in New Jersey, the state or prosecution is responsible for proving guilt. However, you may use affirmative defense to get an acquittal for criminal matters from the judge or jury. So, what is an affirmative defense in criminal law? The lawyers at Aiello, Harris, Abate Law Group PC have over … Continue reading What Is an Affirmative Defense in Criminal Law?

How to Choose a Criminal Defense Lawyer: Five Tips

No one expects to be part of criminal matters, so they may not know how to choose a criminal defense lawyer when a situation calls for it. However, it’s not enough to settle on any lawyer when you face criminal charges. Instead, finding an appropriate New Jersey criminal defense attorney to represent the case can … Continue reading How to Choose a Criminal Defense Lawyer: Five Tips

When to Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer in New Jersey: Five Signs

Accidents in New Jersey can happen anytime, leading to serious consequences, such as injury, loss of work, medical expenses, and even loss of life. After an accident, some people file personal injury cases to fight for compensation for damages. Hiring a personal injury attorney to settle a claim is not required, but it’s often helpful … Continue reading When to Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer in New Jersey: Five Signs

How Are Personal Injury Settlements Paid Out in New Jersey?

People who suffer from personal injury issues in Bergen County, New Jersey, may not have the means to cover their medical expenses. Those pursuing legal action do not always have the out-of-pocket funds or medical insurance needed to pay. Additionally, the person or group found guilty of causing the injuries cannot have their insurance pay … Continue reading How Are Personal Injury Settlements Paid Out in New Jersey?

NJ DUI Laws That Could Ruin Your Season of Celebration

The lawyers at Aiello, Harris, Abate, Law Group PC are currently involved in a case in which a young woman 23 years of age became intoxicated at an establishment, left the establishment and got into a serious automobile accident or she was driving on the wrong side of the road not only resulting in serious … Continue reading NJ DUI Laws That Could Ruin Your Season of Celebration

Sexual Assault Charges Dismissed in Somerville New Jersey October 2018

One cannot watch or read the news anymore without someone being accused of sexual assault. There have been many accused and/or convicted. Harvey Weinstein and Bill Cosby just to name a couple. But what if you are accused of the charge and are innocent? A recent case in Somerset County, Somerville, New Jersey venued in the … Continue reading Sexual Assault Charges Dismissed in Somerville New Jersey October 2018

Drug and Firearm Bust in Middlesex County — Drugs and Firearms Found in a House in Metuchen

As reported by the Edison Patch, guns and drugs were found in a home in Metuchen at the end of January. The Middlesex County Prosecutor confirmed in a statement that the police seized multiple firearms and pounds of drugs from the home. A twenty-six-year-old in the home on New Street was arrested on multiple criminal … Continue reading Drug and Firearm Bust in Middlesex County — Drugs and Firearms Found in a House in Metuchen

Injured In Woodbridge? What Should I Tell My Personal Injury Attorney?

When you meet with your Woodbridge personal injury attorney, you discuss many subjects. We want you to tell us about how your accident happened, the injuries you sustained, and how you are coping each day. Our experienced NJ lawyers want to hear about the expenses you incurred because of the accident and the money you … Continue reading Injured In Woodbridge? What Should I Tell My Personal Injury Attorney?

South Amboy Parking Lot Accident Jan 2018

According to a news report to the Woodbridge Patch, a father from Old Bridge died in a parking lot accident in South Amboy. The man was picking up his child from the South Amboy YMCA’s after-school program when a vehicle struck him. The man was putting his child into their vehicle at the front of … Continue reading South Amboy Parking Lot Accident Jan 2018